# Shreddable Steampunk Guitars This Multi-Neck Guitar Was Designed For Legendary Guitarist Steve Vai By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-01-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/music/ibanez-hydra-guitar-steve-vai/) & [ibanez](https://www.ibanez.com/eu/artists/detail/213.html)  Steve Vai is a guitar player who's known as much for his flamboyant on-stage performances as his exceptionally technical high-speed guitar playing and his mastery of subtle melodies, which is precisely why Ibanez have launched a spectacular new steampunk guitar that is designed both to enable Vai to exude more musical brilliance and to add a heady dose of unforgettable visual style. The 'Hydra' is a [multi-string guitar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-guitar-models) that is truly a sight to behold. Its body houses a 12-string guitar with a partially fretted and partially fretless body, a seven-string guitar equipped with a whammy bar and a four-strong bass guitar with an abridged scale. As if that wasn't extravagant enough, this steampunk guitar also has a harp attached to its rear. Eyecatching beyond belief, this guitar is a fine instrument of a [custom instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-guitar) being designed to match the versatility, playing ability and personality of a legendary musician. Image Credit: Ibanez ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-neck Guitars:** The trend of designing multi-string, multi-neck guitars with unique features is growing, opening up opportunities for custom instruments that cater to the needs of specific musicians. - **Steampunk Aesthetic:** The steampunk style is gaining popularity in the guitar industry, offering opportunities to create visually distinctive instruments that appeal to fans of the genre. - **Fretless Guitars:** The trend of partially or fully fretless guitars is on the rise, allowing for more unique sounds and technical possibilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Musical Instruments:** The musical instrument industry can capitalize on the trend of creating custom instruments for specific musicians and incorporating unique features like multiple necks and fretless bodies. - **Visual Art:** The steampunk aesthetic is becoming more popular in industries outside of fashion, providing an opportunity for artists and designers to create visually stunning pieces that incorporate elements of the genre. - **Music Production and Performance:** As musicians require more specialized and unique tools to achieve their desired sound and style, the music production and performance industry can embrace the trend of creating customized instruments like the Hydra guitar. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Modular High-End Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-guitars.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Braille-Covered Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitar-guitar.md) - [Minimalist MIDI Guitar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-guitar.md) - [Dual-Hinge Folding Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-guitars.md) - [Boldly Bizarre Budget Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-guitar.md) - [Carbon Fiber Smart Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-me-3.md) - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md)